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Hawaiian Goose
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Uploaded: 08/02/08 11:59 PM GMT
Hawaiian Goose
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This Goose came extremely close to extinction !! & I was amazed to read the WWT Slimbridge saved it from the brink in 1950.
This charming, & pretty Goose will very happily share your packed lunch moving so close to you. :o) They're very endearing, & I've often wanted to take one home with me when leaving WWT Slimbridge.
You must check out the story on Wikipedia it's such a great local success story for me. :o) :o)
Please note they still remain very rare, & there's no certainty there'll comfortably re-establish themselves in Hawaii. Perhaps they could even end up successfully establishing themselves somewhere else like Olde Blighty. :o)
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An amazing story similar to the whooping crane. With a gene pool so small, I only hope that we can maintain as healthy species. Great capture of this rare bird.
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Ask your Congressmen and Senators why our existing wells aren't pumping more than 3 days a month? There a lot of unused capacity in existing wells.
Very nice view of the goose,the clarity is very good too,it is a really good photo.
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Faved this one Phil!
Great story and I only hope we can continue to have success. Love the clarity and detail of this gorgeous bird.
sandi♥
Great story and I only hope we can continue to have success. Love the clarity and detail of this gorgeous bird.
sandi♥
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life.
You sure know your geese Phlossie. Everytime I think I know one I discover I've been on a wild goose chase. Interesting link. Good luck in you saving endeavors. Great post.
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
What a depressing old story followed by such an uplifting story of conservation. I'd never heard of the Hawaiian Goose before, but I'm glad I have now. Great picture and great narrative, Phil.
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G. K. Chesterton.
You are neither taxed nor fined if you look at My Gallery.
Thanks Phil for the Image and Info on this Unique Bird.
Your quite the Conservationist lately.
Need more folks like you.
E J
Your quite the Conservationist lately.
Need more folks like you.
E J
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Ribbit ! Come on over to my Pad.
A gain, a perfect shot...............
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I just hope this shot doesn't go done in the annals of history as the last one of an extinct breed. I keep seeing THIS IMAGE in my head.
Thanks for such a clear shot and for the link as well...nice job.
You'll see a raise in your next paycheck, Flossie!!
:)PthebossJ
Thanks for such a clear shot and for the link as well...nice job.
You'll see a raise in your next paycheck, Flossie!!
:)PthebossJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
Nice colorations on this reflective bird and the water too. Interesting story about them.
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*Les (&purmusic)
This looks an interesting character. I like how its beak looks very small and neat. Also like the reflection in the water too. Well done!
Ann
Ann
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